Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-06-03
Chandler for Senator.
THE OPPOSITION ESDgAyoRISG To MAKE A DEAL
WITH TIE DENoCBArS.


WITH THE DEMOCRATS.
Concord, y. H., special TO the Philadelphia
Press says: With the close OF the inaugural cere-
monies the question OF the senatorial election Is
the main topic OF interest IN the legislature Its
yet to DE determined whether one or two senator's
shall be chosen at this session There Is a vacancy
caused by the death OF Senator PIKE and thai "A
certainly TO be nled. But before the neXt les-is,-
ture meets, in 1889. the term OF Pixies successor
Will have expired. The law provides that sen.
ator shall be chosen at the expiration OF has pre-
deceSsors term OF ofiice. This apparently necessi-
tatcs the election OF Pixies SUCCESSOR both for the
uneXpired and the succeeding term. The Ge.uo-
Gratis are opposed 10 this course, hoping 10 control
the next Legislature and elect democrat In lssi
the supreme court gave an opinion sustaining the
position That Two should be elected, but William
T. Chandler succeeded In defeating The double
election with the aid OF . few republicans and the
democrats. he now adheres TO This position.
though his party is against him. and Il would APP
pear that his chances OF being elected for both
terms would be improved.
There is no question that he now has a long
lead over all competitors, and can easily be the
nominee OF the republican caucus, whether one or
Two senators are elected, but this does not
Sarlly Elean his election. III seventeen repub!L-
cans bolt his nomination he cannot he elected.
This Is not unlikely 10 happen. Ex-senator Rol-
Inns Is labor1ng 10 defeat Chandler thus paving OF
the Old score OF his own defeat in lSsS3 Gen GIL
man Marston Is again a Candidate and there are
rumors that the democrats are ready 10 vote Tor
him III enough republicans Will unite with them
10 elect him. Ex-tiov. Cheney, now In the Senate
by the governors appointment pending an elec-
llOE, Is SuppOcdu 10 "a DuL ne Is uD-
sent in Europe, and his interests In the hands
OF his friends The Knights OF Labor have ABOUT
thirty members In the house and those Of repub-
hcan antecedents are reported 10 be determined 10
vote for darston.
A conference on the question OF electing one or
two senators Will be held by the republicans early
next week, and the result OF IL VIII do much 10
simplify the situation. The caucuses OF both par.
ties viii probably not be held till week after next
Chandler says tonight that he Is sure or nJmi-
nation and election, but There cer ain elements
In the legislature naturally antagonstic To lin,
and IL Will not toe surprising II he inds the nomi-
ton easier TO obtain than the election. While no
single candidate approaches him In the extent OF
his support Mr. Chandler is not yet safe ground.
Shaking Hands With Senator Shersnan.
Last NIGHTS RECEPTION IN CHIcAGo-THE SENATOR
'RETIREs TO PRIVATE LIPE."
throng OF people-white and colored, men and
women-pressed through the psrlors OF the Grand
Pacific In Chicago last night to shake the hand Of
senator Jno sherman. No speech-malsing was In
leyee TO crafty the desire OF the citizens OF Chi.
cago at large who wished an opportunity 10 meet
Mir. Sherman personally.
Col Corbin, OF Cen Terry's stan, introduced the
people TO MT. Sherman. Among the long list Of
n0tapleS present the most prominent perhaps
were Senator Farwell. Judge Harlan and x-Secre.
tary Lincoln The two sons OF Jas q. Blaine
Walker and Emmons put In an appearance snak-
ing hands with Senator Sherman and chatting
with him for q moment. About 4, 600 would lie a
fair estimate OF the number OF persons at the re-
ceptl0n. When the senator withdrew lac was pur-
sued 10 his own parlor by a small army OF news
paper men. He laughingly waved them on and
now going straight 70 his home In Mansfield, there
TO reIire TO private life.